How much does a Civil Engineer make in Utah?

The average Civil Engineer salary in Utah is around $100,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Utah state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $74,730 annually ($6,228/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Utah?

On a $100,000 salary in Utah, your take-home pay is approximately $74,730/year or $6,228/month. Federal tax: $13,170. State tax: $4,450. FICA: $7,650.

Is $100,000 a good Civil Engineer salary?

$100,000 is a strong salary for a Civil Engineer — above the national median. In Utah, demand for this role is active.

How do Utah taxes affect Civil Engineer salaries?

Utah levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $100,000 is $4,450. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 25.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Civil Engineers?

5% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: Structural Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer.

How can a Civil Engineer in Utah reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Civil Engineer Salary in Utah (2026)

Average Civil Engineer pay in Utah

$100,000/year

≈ $48/hour before tax

After tax (single filer)

$74,730/year

$6,228/month · effective tax rate 25.27%

Federal $13,170
State $4,450
FICA $7,650
Take-home

Pay by role in Utah

Senior CE (UDOT / Transportation)$108,000–$165,000+ stipends
Senior CE (SLC Airport / Aviation)$115,000–$175,000+ TC
Senior CE (UTA TRAX / FrontRunner Transit)$105,000–$158,000+ TC
Senior CE (Hill AFB / Sentinel Facilities)$118,000–$185,000+ TC
Senior CE (Bonneville / Wasatch Front Growth)$108,000–$165,000+ bonus
Senior Structural Engineer$115,000–$175,000+ TC

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See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$74,730
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,228
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,874
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$36/hr
Federal Tax	$13,170
State Tax	$4,450
FICA Taxes	$7,650
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	25.27%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Civil Engineers earn the same — not even close

Utah's civil engineering market is anchored by Utah Department of Transportation UDOT (the substantial post-2024 UDOT I-15 widening + I-80 reconstruction + the substantial UDOT post-2024 SLC + Wasatch Front growth corridor capacity + Bangerter Highway + the substantial UDOT-Utah Inland Port infrastructure), Salt Lake City International Airport (the post-2020 SLC Airport $5B new terminal + post-2024 post-Phase 2 expansion), Utah Transit Authority UTA (the substantial UTA TRAX light rail + FrontRunner commuter rail + UTA bus + post-2024 UTA expansion), Utah Inland Port Authority (the controversial post-2018 Utah Inland Port infrastructure development), Hill AFB Ogden civil engineering, Northrop Grumman Sentinel ICBM civil construction (post-2024 Sentinel facility infrastructure ramp), the substantial Park City + Snowbird + post-2024 SLC 2034 Winter Olympics infrastructure, plus University of Utah Civil + Environmental Engineering + USU Civil + Construction Engineering + BYU + UVU Civil Engineering pipelines.

Senior CE (UDOT / Transportation)

$108,000–$165,000+ stipends

UDOT · the substantial post-2024 I-15 widening + I-80 reconstruction + Bangerter Highway

Senior CE (SLC Airport / Aviation)

$115,000–$175,000+ TC

SLC International Airport · the post-2020 $5B terminal + post-2024 expansion

Senior CE (UTA TRAX / FrontRunner Transit)

$105,000–$158,000+ TC

UTA TRAX light rail + FrontRunner commuter rail + UTA bus

Senior CE (Hill AFB / Sentinel Facilities)

$118,000–$185,000+ TC

Hill AFB + Northrop Grumman Sentinel · the substantial post-2024 facility infrastructure

Senior CE (Bonneville / Wasatch Front Growth)

$108,000–$165,000+ bonus

Private sector CE · the substantial Wasatch Front growth + residential + commercial

Senior Structural Engineer

$115,000–$175,000+ TC

Structural at AECOM + Parsons + Stantec UT + private practice

Senior Water / Environmental Engineer

$105,000–$158,000+ bonus

Water + environmental · the substantial UT Great Salt Lake water crisis + UT water rights

Senior Construction Manager

$118,000–$185,000+ bonus

Construction management at major UT infrastructure + SLC 2034 Olympics venue work

Mid-Career CE (3-7 yrs)

$78,000–$118,000

Functional CE at UT firms + UDOT · transitioning to senior band

Junior CE (0-3 yrs)

$65,000–$88,000

U of U + USU + BYU + UVU Civil Engineering pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: Utah Department of Transportation UDOT + post-2024 SLC 2034 Winter Olympics infrastructure + post-2020 SLC Airport $5B + the substantial Wasatch Front growth corridor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state mega-project infrastructure anchor and a feature most national civil engineering surveys understate for UT. UDOT (the substantial post-2024 UDOT I-15 widening + I-80 reconstruction + the substantial UDOT post-2024 SLC + Wasatch Front growth corridor capacity + Bangerter Highway + Mountain View Corridor + the substantial UDOT-Utah Inland Port infrastructure + the substantial UDOT post-2024 Active Transportation Investment Program) supports substantial UT civil engineering work. SLC International Airport (the post-2020 SLC Airport $5B new terminal + post-2024 post-Phase 2 expansion + the substantial Delta Air Lines SLC hub infrastructure + SLC Airport 35M+ annual passengers) supports substantial UT aviation civil engineering. Utah Transit Authority UTA (TRAX light rail + FrontRunner commuter rail + UTA bus + post-2024 UTA expansion + the substantial UT transit infrastructure) + post-2024 SLC 2034 Winter Olympics venue infrastructure (the post-2024 IOC SLC 2034 Winter Olympics award + venue + transportation + Olympic Village infrastructure planning ramp) supports substantial UT mega-project civil engineering. Hill AFB + Northrop Grumman Sentinel facility infrastructure. UT flat 4.45% + UT RTW since 1955 + UT property tax ~0.55% + no state estate tax anchor the UT CE proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Civil Engineers in Utah and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Utah 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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Typical Civil Engineer Salary by Experience (National)

US-wide ranges, not Utah figures. Each link shows the Utah taxes on that salary.

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$75,000

/year

Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$100,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$145,000

/year

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